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249 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA, 94708

$1,398,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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6 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths
3,184 SqFt
$439/SqFt
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249 Yale Ave, West Contra Costa$1,398,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGarage
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1926
HeatingForced Air
ViewBay, Bridge(s)
MLS #41053344
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusActive

About 249 Yale Ave

Nestled in the hills of Kensington, in a serene setting, this beautiful 6 Bed/ 4 Bath home has a flexible floor plan with generous living spaces and views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, sunsets & more. Fabulous gourmet kitchen across from the dining room with French doors. The main level features a formal living room with fireplace and French doors with balcony. The dining room is across from the gourmet kitchen with ample cabinetry. This generously proportioned space features a comfortable layout that blends a bedroom and bath with a generous great room/rumpus area. The upper level features a primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and beautiful views and three additional spacious bedrooms. Some upper rooms have peek-a-boo views from custom windows. The outdoor space features a deck and mature greeneries surrounding the home. Separate studio next to garage. Ideally located in highly coveted Kensington and nearby neighborhood favorites specialty markets, Kensington Park, hiking trails and top schools. Ideally located in highly coveted Kensington and nearby neighborhood favorites specialty markets, Kensington Park, hiking trails and top schools.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Living Area: 3,184 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (510) 470-9114
  • Listing Agent: Jerry Beverly

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Wood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • View: Bay, Bridge(s)

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • El Cerrito Senior High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Middle College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Portola Junior High School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Kensington Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Right on Amherst, Princeton and then Yale Cross Street: Princeton Ave.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,398,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $439/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $22,503
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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West Contra Costa, CA

City

Med. Sold Price

$715.4K

Med. Price/SqFt

$514

Avg. Days On Market

31

# of Sold Homes

107

249 Yale Ave vs West Contra Costa

37 DAYS ON ROCKET

+6 Days

$1,398,000

+$682.5K More

$439/SqFt

-$75 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $682.5K more than the Median Sold Price and $75/SqFt less than other homes in West Contra Costa, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • MLS Number: #41053344

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (510) 470-9114
  • Listing Agent: Jerry Beverly

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 30, 1993Home Sold
$289,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$22,503$1,572,562
2020$21,536$1,556,438
2019$14,024$1,525,920
2018$13,804$978,790
2017$13,760$959,599

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10

  • Kensington Elementary School

  • 90 Highland Blvd

  • 0.59 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Portola Junior High School

  • 1021 Navellier St

  • 1.45 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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6
/10

  • El Cerrito Senior High School

  • 540 Ashbury Ave

  • 1.03 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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10
/10

  • Middle College High School

  • 2600 Mission Bell Dr

  • 5.56 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $164,815. Residents of West Contra Costa, CA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 249 Yale Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 249 Yale Ave property is $1,398,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 249 Yale Ave is a house located in Kensington, California, 94708.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 249 Yale Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 249 Yale Ave are:
Kensington Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Portola Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
El Cerrito Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Middle College High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $22,503 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 30, 1993 for $289,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 249 Yale Ave has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 249 Yale Ave is 3,184 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 249 Yale Ave is 1926.

Rocket Homes›California›Alameda County›West Contra Costa›94708›249 Yale Ave

This home is located at 249 Yale Ave in Kensington, CA and zip code 94708 in the Kensington neighborhood. This 3,184 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,398,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in West Contra Costa, CA there were more than 56 sold above asking price, over 32 sold below and more than 12 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in West Contra Costa, CA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 12.4%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 31 days, the median list price was $715,428.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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